G.h. Reid Elementary School

1301 Whitehead Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, G.h. Reid Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 650 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

G.h. Reid Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

G.h. Reid Elementary School's student population of 650 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

G.h. Reid Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of G.h. Reid Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1778 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of G.h. Reid Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of G.h. Reid Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of G.h. Reid Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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7%
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Hispanic
58%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in G.h. Reid Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
39%
22%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in G.h. Reid Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
2%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.
0.52
This chart display the diversity score of G.h. Reid Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in G.h. Reid Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in G.h. Reid Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is G.h. Reid Elementary School's ranking?
G.h. Reid Elementary School is ranked #1778 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are G.h. Reid Elementary School often compared to?
G.h. Reid Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Court Elementary School, Barack Obama Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend G.h. Reid Elementary School?
650 students attend G.h. Reid Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of G.h. Reid Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G.h. Reid Elementary School?
G.h. Reid Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does G.h. Reid Elementary School offer ?
G.h. Reid Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is G.h. Reid Elementary School part of?
G.h. Reid Elementary School is part of Richmond City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 650 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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